• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 24 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• Retail business
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Assist in display of merchandise

Type of product

• Furniture and house furnishings
• Office supplies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Scanner

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management